Indications:It is used for inhalation in baths and for massages and aromatherapies. Since it is both cold and warm in nature, it has invigorating effect that is very beneficial for sluggish skin when it is used in bath or is smoothed over the body. It also helps in pepping up blood circulation in the body.

Function:The leaves are used as a nerve tonic and to sharpen memory. Ocimum sanctum leaves are abundant in tannins like gallic acid, chlorogenic acid etc and also contain alkaloids, glycosides, and saponins along with the volatile oil. The major active constituents of Holy basil leaves include urosolic acid.